Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Results-driven Project Manager with 15+ years of international experience leading complex projects and service delivery across diverse industries. Skilled in end-to-end project execution, process standardization, and driving automation to improve efficiency. With over 7 years in leadership roles, I excel at building high-performing teams, stakeholder engagement, and aligning projects with strategic business goals. Proven track record in delivering scalable solutions, managing change, and optimizing operations. A strong communicator and collaborative team player committed to driving organizational success.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, coordinating cross-departmental tasks, managing resources, and aligning execution with overall business objectives. • Develop comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, timelines, and functional requirements, to support clear planning and execution. • Manage stakeholder communication and expectations by providing regular updates, facilitating feedback loops, and ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle. • Lead Center of Excellence initiatives. • Conducting risk assessments and deliver actionable insights to mitigate risks and improve processes. • Manage third party vendors, ensuring cost-efficiency, compliance, and service quality across multiple regions. • Implement change management activities that build appropriate awareness, motivation, knowledge, and ability, while reinforcing the change as a key objective of project realization. Results: Achieved $3M in cost savings through payroll vendor optimization in North America and successfully managed payroll vendor transitions across four European countries. Developed and executed a global payroll strategy, implementing standardized KPIs and business continuity plans across 44 countries. Built and led a global payroll community to enhance cross-regional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practice adoption. Created and run adoption process for global guidelines to support standardization and operational consistency. Developed, implemented and maintained global payroll KPIs reporting.
• Led the HR Shared Services Project Management Office (PMO) controlloing projects execution progress, scope control, communication, KPIs, preparing meetings and presentations. • Delivered as Regional Project Manager for the global Digital People Experience Project (DPXP), managing multi-workstream planning, budgeting, execution, and change management. • Managed implementation project of standardized payroll operating model across Europe, ensuring alignment with HR strategy, regulatory compliance, and process efficiency. • Built strong cross-functional collaboration with country payroll teams and HR managers to drive alignment and delivered successful regional project outcomes Results: Executed a comprehensive HR process digitalization transformation project across EMEA within established timelines. Led the successful project for outsourcing services for the Baltic region. Completed process standardization model across 20+ European countries, enhancing efficiency and compliance. Developed and implemented project management and training programs as PMO within Polish shared services.
• Oversaw daily payroll operations and led the team to ensure accurate and timely processing while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations • Served as primary liaison between HR and Finance to validate inputs, handle escalations, and guarantee end-to-end payroll accuracy. • Analyzed reports and process KPIs to monitor performance, identify risks, and implement continuous process improvements. • Led GDPR compliance project. Results: Delivered a GDPR compliance project, ensuring full regulatory adherence and effective risk management. Standardized payroll procedures in alignment with ISO requirements. Executed multiple payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Designed and implemented reporting tools to support daily operations, query resolution, and KPI tracking for data analysis and performance management. Recognized as an HR Business Champion for driving the global performance review process.
• Led operations team of five, managing performance and implementing risk management strategies to ensure compliance and drive operational efficiency. • Oversaw comprehensive reporting processes, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and KPI tracking, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. • Managed strong stakeholder relationships through transparent, timely communication to ensure alignment and promptly address concerns. Results: Delivered a GDPR compliance project, ensuring full regulatory adherence and effective risk management. Standardized payroll procedures in alignment with ISO requirements. Executed multiple payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Designed and implemented reporting tools to support daily operations, query resolution, and KPI tracking for data analysis and performance management. Recognized as an HR Business Champion for driving the global performance review process.